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Connecticut western news., 1887-08-17
KENT.

How welcome to tired, worn out humanity was the clear, cool, pure air of last Sunday, coming so refreshingly after the long weeks of almost uneudur- able heat. The churches were we'll filled with listening congregations. Rev T. F. Burnham, of South Amenia, preached most excellent sermons, morn ing and evening, at the Cong. church. Rev G. W. Griffith held an open air service at Alder City, Sunday afternoon w. Stanton, of Tampa, Fla, is at O. s. Smiths s. Miss Katie Mullen, of New Haven, is in town for few weeks .... Mrs Wm Spooner and children, of Chicago, are visiting their many friends here. About 50 Kentites went with New Milford Water Witch Hose Go, on an excursion to Roton Point last Thursday. All report pleasant time. -. The Elmore House Is still we'll filled with boarders. and there are also 8 number at North Kent. Mrs H. c. Vincent arrived home Saturday from Block Island, where she has been recreating two or three weeks. MT and Mrs Edward Swift and daughters, of Ottawa, Ill, who have also been at Block Island, accompanied her and will remain here some time There is nothing more interesting than myste- ", and we have got one in Kent. A few days since some men while digging sand in field on the eastern bank of the Housatonic, near Kent Furnace, dug up the bones and skull of human being This discovery caused some excitement among the people of that vicinity, es- pecially when further digging brought to light another skeleton, and later two or three more have been exhumed. There are many conjectures and sur misses concerning these bones buried many years deep in the sand. That it is an old Indian burying ground is hardly possible, as the skulls have been exhumed and prove to have belonged to white Americans. Perhaps enemies met there to settle some quarrel, and having killed each other, each in turn buried his victim, and none were left to tell the story. No one, even to the old est inhabitant, seems to remember hay ing lost any friends or neighbors mys- teriously, and no missing ones have been searched for, so the mystery still remains.
Connecticut western news., 1887-08-17
CANAAN VALLEY,

A few have finished having Miss Della Bailey is visiting friends in Wolcottviile, Conn Mrs Alice Thomp. son and daughter, from Bridgeport, have been visiting friends in this vicini. ty... Mir A.. G. Stevens has thirteen boarders. Among the new arrivals are Mrs H. M. Perrin and son, of Hartford, Mir Joseph Hutchinson of Bridgeport, the Misses Collar, from Brooklyn. Masters Eddie and Willie Hunt from Hartford, are boarding at Mrs M. E. Webster's. :. The Sunday school ot this place will unite with the East Canaan Sunday school and go on e pie nic to Twin Lakes to-day, Wednesday, on the 12 80 train.
Connecticut western news., 1887-08-17
SHEFFIELD.

A sociable in connection with the Congregational church will be given at the home of Mrs M. D. Cowles, Wednesday, August 17th. The ladies of Christ church will serve ice cream and cake at their rooms every Thurs day evening, until further notice. -. The funeral service of Mrs Harriet Darling, an aged colored woman, was held at the chapel of the Methodist church last week Friday, conducted by the pastor. Rev Mir Streetee, of the first NJ. E. church, Bridgeport, and family, are boarding at Mir George Peck's .. ... MT Charles Andrus, of Hud- son, N. Y., is spending his vacation at his home in this village. .. Miss Louise Hillyer is visiting her mother and sister ....Our streets are made quite lively with the summer guests, and we are glad to have them with us.
Connecticut western news., 1887-08-17
Deferred Correspond ence.
WEST CORNWALL.


 Mrs Wm H. Hewitt, of New Haven, is with her mother at ;the Center Rev D. NJ. Pratt and family, of Higga- mum, are passing their vacation at the old homestead on the hill. :. !. Edward Kaler and wife, of Bridgeport, spent last Sunday at home .. Miss Nellie Cochrane is going to Long Hill for 8 visit All will be glad to learn that Samuel R. Scoville is able to be out again, with every prospect of perfect restoration to health Miss Lizzie Peck, of Stockbridge, who has been visiting at H. O. Hart's the past two weeks, returned home Friday, accom- panied by Miss Hattie Hart. /. .Dr Battam will be at the Mansion House Aug. 10th. Mrs 0. 0. Dewey, of New Haven, IS a guest at the parsonage, North Cornwall. Mir A. King and wife. of New York, are with Mrs R. NJ. Hubbard, Cream Hill |. Will Sheppard has recently purchased the Gibbs place up the river. .. Luke Nickerson, of Rock Island, H., IS here for short visit Rev W. Spaulding and family, of Poughkeepsie, are most comfortably located at his summer residence on Baldwin avenue IT. w. Dean had a narrow escape from being bitten by rattle snake while raking rye few days since Geo w. Reed has been on the sick list of late but is now slowly inn proving . . MT and Mrs Frank Squires, of Litchfield, are at Mrs Baruum's. .. The employees of Rogers < Morford, Bridgeport, Spent Sunday at Rogers farm, North Cornwall The Brewster mansion, Cream Hill, is rapidly filling up with summer boarders . . Timothy Meaher and family were thrown from their wagon by runaway team on Sun day, Mrs M. receiving severe cut on the head. Very fortunately no fatal injuries were sustained
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NEW MARLBORO.

Many of the farmers in this vicinity are cutting their oats, good crop but badly lodged .. The indications are that in this part of the country we shall have "small potatoes and few in a hill. Mrs Hayes, of Winsted, has been visiting her mother during the past week. :. There are more than sixty boarders at the South Berkshire House and more coming.
Connecticut western news., 1887-08-17
BERKSHIRE COUNTY.
Lee has very efficient fire company

Lee has very efficient fire company. Henry George will lecture in Pitts field September 2.
 North Adams will have free postal delivery after September.
 The French Minister and the Brazil Hun Minister are at Lenox.
 Dalton suffered severely from wind and rain storm last week.
 The Congregational church at Adams is being extensively repaired.
 Stockbridge is to have $50, ,OOO resi- dence erected within her borders.
 Pittsfeld was visited by a severe wind and rain storm last Thursday.
 Two sons of the late Dr Hopkins have purchased 6 large farm near Williams town.
 A Dalton paper company furnish President Cleveland with his writing paper.
 Kennedy and Richness, of Pittsfeld, will soon open a branch dry-goods store in Adams.
 The l.. l.. Brown paper company, of Adams, are building large addition to their mill.
 Rev H. J. Bodley, of North Adams, has imported from England an Appolls safety bicycle. A new Westinghouse engine has been placed in the mill of the Smith paper company at Lee. The Monument mills company, of Housatonic, is building a large addition to one of their mills.
 Editor Pulitzer, of the World, and wife have returned from Europe and arrived at Lenox.
 Thirty men employed in the shoe shop of N. l.. Willard struck last week and are still unemployed.
 A party of surveyors have been en- ployed in surveying the new road be- tween Pittsield and Dalton.
 Andrew Karner, an old and much lespe cted citizen of Egremont, died Friday at the age of S3 years.
 Congressman Rockwell, of Pittsfeld, has been elected to preside over the coming republican state convention.
 A large party from Norfolk, Va., will arrive soon at the South Berkshire House in New Marlboro.
 Gross Bros, of Lee. are employing 150 men getting out stone for large building in Philadelphia.
 Distinguished persons will delive, addresses at the convention of the Y. M c. A. at North Adams, September 2e and 27.
 The county fairs will occur as follows Pittsfeld, September 13, IA, 15. North Adams, Sept. 20, 21, 22. Ct Burlington, Sept. 28, 29, 30.
 An excursion from Pittsfeld to Bos ton is being arranged by the Boston and Albany company. The tickets will be good for several days.
 The reunion of the 49th regiment will occur on the 25th at Pittsield. Every possible effort is being made to make the occasion an enjoyable one.
 The 37th regiment will hold their re- union in Pittsfield September 18th, il being the 25th anniversary of their departure from Pittsfeld for the front.
 Miss Anna Dawes, of Pittsfeld, daugh. ter of Senator Dawes, is guest at the Greedy cottage, Marion, Mass, at which place Mrs President Cleveland is also 6 guest.
 Superintendent Underhill, of the Boston and Albany railroad, is prepar ing to experiment with oil in place ol coal as fuel on engines. The oil used is procured in Ohio and costs from te 4 cents per gallon.
Connecticut western news., 1887-08-17
CLAYTON.

Mrs Dr Morgan, of New York, is at D M Rood's. Mrs Ida Partridge and children are at her fathers, William Fergusons. Luther Lindsey visited friends in Hudson, N. r., last week and took a trip to the Catskill mountains MT l.. A. Smith and wife contemplate carriage ride through Berkshire towns some time this month, visiting relatives and friends on the way Miss Laura Smith is gaining slowly y . R. l.. Taft has bought span of greys for farm horses. Barnes X Mcintyre have dug a small piece of potatoes, but they are small and few in hill, hardly worth digging. We hope later ones will turn out better, as the dry weather affected early ones.
Connecticut western news., 1887-08-17
SALISBURY.

As Alexander Sardam was returning from the milk train he barely escaped a collision at the upper crossing in this village. The rattling of the cans pre- vented his hearing the cars till horse and engine were nearly in the same place at the same time. The horse sud- denly turned and all escaped damage except the wagon, which was demora- lized. :. The Bear mountain monument the project of the Hon Robbins Battell, has been raised 15 feet. The stone work at its apex is now three feet across, doing away with the board roof It is designed for a perpetual landmark of the highest point of land in Connecticut ....The cheese factory at Chapinville formally opened and commenced busi- ness Aug. 4. Hon Jonathan Scoville was present for a few days. He was indisposed for day while here .. F. D. Burtch, late of Ct Burlington, is in town. Prof W. O. Brewster, of Buffalo, N. Y., gave an organ recital to select party of friends at the Cong. church Aug. 3d, at 10 a. m. .. Master Robt Hatch, of Johnston Cottage, came home with fine string of fish from Twin Lakes on Saturday |. . John Brasie WAS arrested for stealing $17.30 from his brother, Henry Brasie, but being only 15 years of age he was sen- fenced to the Reform School |. :. A. A. Tanner Is on vacation and writes from Block Island that he IS having royal good time cathing sharks, whales, etc.
Connecticut western news., 1887-08-17
BR ACE UP.

You are feeling depressed, your appe tite IS poor, you are bothered with headache, you are tidgetty, nervous, and generally out of sorts, and want to brace up. Brace up, but not with stimulants, spring medicines, or bitters, which have for their basis very cheap, bad whisky, and which stimulat you for an hour, and then leave you in worse condition than before. What YOU want is an alterative that will purify your blood, start healthy action of Liver and Kidneys, restore your vitality and give renewed health and strength Such medicine you will find in Elec- trio Bitters, and only 50 cents bottle at w. H. Camps drug store.
Connecticut western news., 1887-08-17
ASHLEY FALLS,

MT Hiram Meacham died very sud- denly last week Tuesday, having been ill only about day. The funeral was appointed for Thursday noon, but the remains could not be kept so long so they were very quietly buried about s o'clock Wednesday evening. It was 8 sad, but very impressive ceremony, by moonlight. A prayer was offered and "Nearer my God to Thee" was sung. Two grandchildren and one little great grandchild dropped floral offerings into theopen grave, then we left him who has so long been among us, in his quiet, peaceful resting place. By such sud den deaths we are forcibly reminded that '' Truly in the midst of life we are in death" The funeral services were conducted by Rev Mir Starks in the church Thursday morning. About thirty young people assembled at the residence of w. F. Scoville, last Satur- day afternoon, to celebrate his daughter Lizzie's, thirteenth birthday. The after noon was all that could be desired and was spent very happily by all, on their pleasant lawn. Miss Lizzie was the recipient of many birthday gifts
 Our Missionary concert passed off very nicely last Sunday evening. The younger members of the Sunday School acquitted themselves very creditably, and we hope the older members found 1t not such {" dreadful task to 'sspeak in meeting" All sustained their appoin- ted parts well.
Connecticut western news., 1887-08-17
WEDNESDAY, AUG. IT, 1887.
COUNTY MEETING.

A meeting of the representatives and senators from Litchfeld county will be held at Armory hall, in Litchfeld, Aug. 24th, at II o'clock, for the purpose of approving jail sites, plans and estimates, and to lay tax upon all the towns in the county for the purpose of paying the additional expense of the same.
Connecticut western news., 1887-08-17
Hartford and Connecticut Vest
 ern Railroad.

Runs from Hartford to Rhinebeck on the Hudson river, where it connects with
 the NJ c. X H. R. Railroad.
 Commencing June 30, 1887.
 GOING WEST. TRAINS LEAVE CANAAN. 7.3O m for Rhinebeck. 12.3O p. m for Millerton. 1l.50 D. m. For Rhinebeck, connecting with trains on the N. Y. c. x H. k. railroad SAY p. m. for Millerton. 515 p. m. for Millerton.
 GOING EAST. TRAINS LEAVE CANAAN. 6:15 a. m., for Hartford. $40 8. m., from Millerton.
 Connecting at Winsted for Watei. bury and Bridgeport. AtSimsbury fo,
 Westfeld, Northampton, Will. liamsburgh and Holyoke. At Hartford with Express for Springfield and Boston, and all points North and East; arriving in Boston st S.SO p. m.; and for New Haven, arriving at 1.30 p.m.; also for Willimantic, New London, Providence New York. 3.O0 p. m. connecting at Winsted for Water- bury, Bridgeport. At Simsbury for West. field and Holyoke. At Hartford for New Haven Springfield and Boston. SOY p. m. for West Winsted. D. McNEILL, WALTER PEARCE, Superintendent. G. P. and T. \,
Connecticut western news., 1887-08-17

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Connecticut western news., 1887-08-17
NITT, RIVER

The remains of MT Thomas Peters, who died in Waterbury Aug 2d, where he went to attend his daughter, who died July 30th, were brought to this place Wednesday, Aug. 3, and buried on Thursday .. MT Stephen Wrinkle, of Holyoke, formerly of this place, has been visiting friendssand relatives here the past week MT and Mrs Prince yre visiting relatives in Bristol.
Connecticut western news., 1887-08-17
SAIISBl]R Y.

On entering Clarks store Monday morning meek eyed, quiet individual was pointed out to us. He was leisure ly sharpening lead pencil with the sword of swordfsh and said to be one Tanner, who was around Block Island @ week before with shark 12 feet long in his vest pocket, and using the rib of Q whale for walking stick. Boarding houses are full.
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TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION |.
Envs Respecting Newspapers,

Printed for the benefit of those who think that ordering a paper stopped absolves them from paying up arrearages:-
 "If subscribers refuse or neglect to take their paper from the post-office to which they are di- rected they are held responsible until they have settled their bills and ordered their papers dscon- tinued.
 "Subscribers who do not give express notice to the contrary considered as wishing to continue their subscriptions.
 sIf subscribers order the discontinuance of their paper the publishers may continue to send them until all arrears are paid"
Connecticut western news., 1887-08-17
DIED.

DIED. CURTIs-At Great Burlington, Aug. II, Mrs Mary D. Curtis, aged 54 years. MULLANEY-At Great Burlington Aug 14th, James Mullaney, ;.sed 50 years. KARNER-At Egremont, Mass, Aug 12 Andrew Karner, aged 93 years. CAsEY-At East Canaan Aug 13, Catherine, wife of John H. Casey, aged 26. CAsEY-At East Canaan, Aug. 13, Charles, son of John H. Casey, aged years.
Connecticut western news., 1887-08-17
DISTRICT OF SHARON, ss. Probat Court AupuSt 9th 1887

| llSIhlCI Of SHAhON, SS. PrODaC court, U August 9th, 1887.
 Estate of Zacheus w. Bissell, late of Sharon in said District, deceased.
 Upon the application of George S.. Bissell, of Bridgeport, Conn.,, praying that a certain instrument in writing, purporting to be the last will and testament of said Zacheus w. Bissell, deceased, may be proved, approved, allowed and admitted to probate and that letters of administrator, with the will annexed, on said estate, may be granted to said George s. Bissell, as per application on file more fully appears, it is
 ORDERED, Thats said application be heard and determined at the Probate Office in Sharon, in said District, on the 24th day of Aug. A. D. 1887, at o'clock in the afternoon, and that notice be given of the pendency of said appli- cation and the time and place of hearing thereon, by publishing the same twice in some newspaper having circulation in said Dis trict, and by posting copy thereof on the public sign-.post in the town of sharon, in said District.
 HERMAN 0. ROWLEY, Judge,
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nISTRICT OF CANAAN, SS. PROBATE hCOTJRT Julv 26th 1887

RESTRICT OF CANAAN, ss. PROBATE DCOURT, July 26th, 1887.
 Estate of James J. Averill, late of Canaan in said District, deceased.
 The Court of Probate, for the District of Canaan, hath limited and allowed six months from date of this order, for the creditors of said Estate, represented insolvent, in which to exhibit their claims against said estate {; and has appointed Daniel Brewster and Edwin W. Spurr Commissioners to receive and examine said claims.
 Certified by
 JACOB B. HARDENBERGH, Judge. The subscribers give notice that they shall meet at the Dudley House, Falls Village, in said Canaan, on the 26th day of October, 1887, and the 26th day of January, 1888, at one o'clock in the afternoon on each of said days, for the purpose of attending to the business of said appointment.
 RaS1s1 PnNnS W' RHsTsTnn' srgrn' Commissioners. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to
 PRESTON B. BURNETT, Administrator.
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SPORTSMEN. rcA.5s 1AKH |

A IL persons killing, shooting pursuing and, ~ taking in any way, in open or close seq. son, Game. Birds and Fish on the lands and waters owned or occupied by any of the under. signed in NORTH CANAAN, Conn.,, will be treat. will also be prosecuted for all violations of che laws relating to Fish, Game and Birds.
 Lyman Cunning, Geo. K. Goodwin, Michael
 Keane. Levi Bronson, H. c. Stevens & Son.
 Mary E. Clark, Hiram Robey, Chas Morris.
 Geo D. Calame. Leonard Lawrence, Frsni
 Gaylord, Wm. P. Pelton. Frederick Bronson
 Hiram Briggs, Isaac Beebe. E. s. Roberts
 Wm. Hayes. tf
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Teachers Examinations,

EXAMINATIONS of teachers in the town lu of Salisbury, and of candidates for Teach CTS Certificates, will be held in Salisbury, Ct., at the Center school-house on Thursday, Sept 1, 1887, beginning at 9 80 a. m. All who desire certificates for the next school year are re- quested to be present without fail, except those who have received notice of their speci- al examination on Sept. 3d. The law now requires an examination in Physiology in addition to previous requirements.
 l.. F. REID,
 Examiner for the School Board of Salisbury.
Connecticut western news., 1887-08-17
NOTICE.

HAVING been obliged to give up my busi sold my Gallery to A. M. COSTELLO of New Haven, Ct. MT Costello was two years in my employ, and since that time has managed one of the leading Galleries in New Haven, and can cheerfully recommend him to the public and to all my customers, feeling assured that he is competent of holding the present repu- tation of the Gallery, and will do everything he can to please his patrons. He will take possession September list.
 Yours Truly,
 w. H. VANPATTEN, Ct. Darlington, Aug 1st, 1887.
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L.l-S-T-E-M-!

A few of the things to be found in my store. Fairy Lamps, Book Shelves, Fans, Mirrors, Marble Shelves, Flut. ing Machines, Bells, Fruit Jars, Gold Fish, Japanese Sponges, Refrigerators, Hampers, Veloci- pedes, Lamps, Bisque Figures, Cake Boxes, Bath Tubs, Brass Trays, Japanese Napkins Toy Carts, Cutlery, Lantern Globes, Carpet Sweepers, Statuettes, Ice Cream Freezers, Yarn Reels, Artist Materials, Furniture Pol ish, Bellows, Rubber Hose, Water Coolers, Eureka Coffee Pots, Glass Globes, Door Mats, Japanese Lanterns, Hammocks, Alcohol Cooking Lamps, Fancy Baskets, Window Brushes, Wool Busters, Clothes Racks, Paper Fails. Flower Pots, Fold ing Lap Boards, Brackets, Rose Jars, Sanitary Covers, Toilet Paper, Feather Busters, Musi- cal Hoops, Clothes Wringers, Chandeliers, Japanned Wares, Agate Iron Ware, Wooden Ware, Stone Ware, Flat Irons, Galvanized Wire Clothes Pins, Machine Needles, Wire Goods, China, Glass Ware and Bric a. Brac in elegant variety.
 beg~Call and be filled with wonder.
 Edwin ID. Strong,
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NaoeZerS' Guide.

HousatOnic Railroad.
 June 22, 1887. PASSENGER TRAINS LEAVE CANAAN, GO NORTH. 5.57 a. m., Special for Pittsfeld, North Adams Albany and Saratoga. 9.31 a m. for Pittsfleld, North Adams, Albany and Saratoga, via State Line. 123O D. m., for Pittsfleld, with through car for Albany, via State Line. Connecting for Saratoga and the West. GAO D. m., New York limited Express, with through Drawing Room Car for Pittsfeld, connecting for North Adams, connecting also via State Line for Albany and Saratoga. 8.22 p. m., for Pittsfeld. 1O.14 a. m, Sunday Passenger for Pittsfleld.
 
 LEAVE CANAAN GOING SOUTH. 7.O9 Q. m., for Bridgeport and New York. $40 a. m., for Bridgeport and New York, with through car. 2.4O p. m., Milk Train, for Bridgeport. 800 p. m., for Bridgeport and New York. 5.15 D. m., New York limited Express with through Drawing Room Car. 6.35 D. m, for Falls Villuge. Sunday Milk, 3.10 p. m.. for Bridgeport and New York. 11.55 p. m., New York Sunday night express with through Sleeping Car, arriving in New York at 700 a. m. Connect at Brookfield Junction with trains to and from Danbury.
 VIM. H. STEVENSON,
 Vice-Pres't. and Genl Manager. General Offices, Bridgeport, Ct.
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HORSE RAKES.

REFORE YOU BUY THAT HORSE RAKE; O come and see NE, for have some coun. country. SAMUEL, A, VnOy
 Oanaan. Conn; June .. l0l.
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NOTICE.

NOTICE. ITO all customers who I have been obliged 1 to put off on account of ill health wish to announce that am so far recovered as to able to attend to business. Please send postal card few days ahead.
 H. G. CURTIS, Dentist, Sheffield Mass, Aug. 16th, '87.
Connecticut western news., 1887-08-17

The Glendale woolen mill is running on three quarters time.
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ABSTRACT OF CORNWALL, ss. Probate D Court July 30th, 1887.
 Estate of Chester Wickwire, late of Corn wall in said District, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the tDistrict of Cornwall hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof, for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settle ment. Those who neglect to present their accpunts, properly attested, within said time, will be debarred recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make immediate payment to.l
 l.. c. WICKWIRE. Executor.